Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "contrasting terms" is correct and usable in written English
You can use this phrase to describe two terms that are opposite or otherwise different. For example, "The two terms 'liberal' and 'conservative' are contrasting terms."
Exact(7)
Tellingly, the coach referred to Monday's game in contrasting terms.
Our best option is to use a pair of contrasting terms.
In Hauser et al. (2002) (henceforth HCF) a further pair of contrasting terms is introduced.
This change is evident, for example, in the contrasting terms of reference of the 2011 Productivity Commissionh enquiry (whose research informed the original early childhood workforce initiatives) and those of an enquiry that is (as of late 2014) underway.
This is seen in the contrasting terms like developed vs. underdeveloped (or developing), religion vs. myth, rational vs. impulsive, Proper English vs. slang, and gifted vs. at-risk.
Analogies work by comparing and contrasting terms and ideas in such a way as to make them easy to remember.
Similar(53)
Preliminary results showed contrasting long-term and short-term impacts due to either the accumulated effect of solubilisation or the depletion of soil P reserve.
Interaction tests were performed by contrasting product terms in models adjusted for main covariates.
The statistical test (moderated t-statistics) operates on contrast terms, defined by subtracting the control group at each time point.
Time series data can be analysed by contrast terms, which were defined by subtracting the control group from the stimulus group at each time point.
Rebelo (1994) defined global irreplaceable areas as areas with unique species contrasting the term with conditional irreplaceability.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com